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ARCH71-112: Contemporary Theory of Architectural Design and Urbanism

Description

This subject exposes students to the current architectural and urban theories in contemporary practice and disciplinary discourse, which builds upon the knowledge students acquired during undergraduate studies on 20th and 21st-century architecture and urban planning within a wider historical context. Knowledge of contemporary theoretical and conceptual frameworks is intended to inspire creative topic development for the forthcoming Master of Architecture Design Thesis in developing one's own architectural position. The subject allows each student to contextualise a future proposal for the Master of Architecture Design Thesis by providing theoretical foundation for it through readings, precedent/case study investigations, speculation, reflection, critical thinking and rigorous analyses of relevant concepts and emerging trends in the discipline of architecture and environmental design nationally and/or internationally. The students are also encouraged to investigate topics addressing Country and First Nations' knowledge in design. The goal is to acquire skills in gathering information from various sources, defining the relevant key concepts, and synthesising the existing body of knowledge to support the theoretical foundation of each student's subsequent design thesis project.

Subject details

Type: Postgraduate Subject
Code: ARCH71-112
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • January 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • January 2025 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,140.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,250.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,360.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,540.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,880.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $6,150.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Define one’s own theoretical position and related concepts in terms of design methodology.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current architectural, urban, social, ethical, environmental, regional, cultural, or other relevant theories. This includes culturally responsive and meaningful engagement processes that respect the importance of Country and reciprocal relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders through literature.
  3. Gather information and apply critical thinking and informed analyses, including correct referencing. This includes understanding legal and ethical obligations relating to copyright, moral rights, authorship of cultural knowledge, and intellectual property.
  4. Communicate the outcome of reviewing the existing body of knowledge in written, oral, and visual means.
  5. Put forward a convincing argument within the disciplinary discourse.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
    Semester start: 15/01/2024
    Subject start: 15/01/2024
    Cancellation 1: 29/01/2024
    Cancellation 2: 05/02/2024
    Last enrolment: 28/01/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024
    Teaching census: 09/02/2024
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024
    Semester start: 20/01/2025
    Subject start: 20/01/2025
    Cancellation 1: 03/02/2025
    Cancellation 2: 10/02/2025
    Last enrolment: 02/02/2025
    Withdraw - Financial: 15/02/2025
    Withdraw - Academic: 08/03/2025
    Teaching census: 14/02/2025
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
Semester start: 15/01/2024
Subject start: 15/01/2024
Cancellation 1: 29/01/2024
Cancellation 2: 05/02/2024
Last enrolment: 28/01/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024
Teaching census: 09/02/2024